Type: Consultancy
Location: New Delhi (with travel to partner states)
Duration: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
About LEAD at Krea University:
LEAD is an action-oriented research centre of IFMR Society (a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Act), leverages the power of research, innovation and co-creation to solve complex and pressing challenges in development. LEAD specialises in developing in-depth granular understanding of socio-economic contexts and harnessing actionable insights that have a wide range of applications in industry, policy, and academia. LEAD is a collaborative hub that brings experts from diverse disciplines and sectors together to develop innovative solutions by harnessing innovation, technology and analytics.
About STREE:
STREE is a technical assistance initiative spearheaded by LEAD at Krea University in collaboration with (DAY-NRLM), which aims to drive women-led enterprise development, with research at the core of its work.
About the Position:
We are seeking a dynamic professional in enterprise promotion and development to support rural SHG-made products and services.
Responsibilities:
- Support the promotion and strengthening of micro-enterprises, collective enterprises, and rural value chains under Non-Farm domain;
- Providing assistance for non-farm program implementation facilitation covering Incubators, Clusters and Nano/Micro Enterprises development;
- Provide technical support to SHGs and rural enterprises (individual and collectives) in business planning, financial management, and product quality and design;
- Support in conducting training programs on business development, financial literacy, product standardisation, and quality control;
- Support enterprises in availing funds from NRLM’s Community Investment Fund (CIF), Community Enterprise Fund (CEF), bank loans, and other financial support mechanisms;
- Support in building relations with potential clients, government departments, and private players for potential collaborations and convergences;
- Work with various partner agencies and stakeholders to implement enterprise promotion activities effectively;
- Support in scaling up successful enterprise models within the NRLM framework;
- Track the progress of rural enterprises and assess the impact of interventions;
- Document best practices, success stories, and learning from field implementations;
- Prepare periodic reports and presentations for review by NRLM/SRLM leadership;
- Introduce innovative product development approaches by incorporating customer feedback, modern design trends, and eco-friendly materials where applicable;
- Strengthen the existing cadre of the grassroot trainers to troubleshoot queries and develop community-level ecosystems to provide practical solutions on enterprise promotion and development;
- Provide support to SRLMs and NRLM in reporting across thematic areas as well as inter-departmental coordination;
- Participate in the existing non-farm programs and initiatives;
- Participating in the Annual Action Planning with national and state teams;
- Planning and facilitating national and zonal workshops/seminars/webinars related to the NFL domain;
- Facilitation and participation in the various meetings, capturing key action points and drafting the minutes, etc., for future references;
- Assist in documenting progress against project implementation plans, results matrix, milestones and targets and compiling quarterly and yearly reports;
- Maintain monthly reports and updates, internally and externally, to key stakeholders;
- Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of NRLM.
Key Qualifications and Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Rural Management, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field from an institute of national and international repute;
- 4-5 years of experience in rural enterprise promotion, livelihoods, or financial inclusion, preferably under NRLM or similar large-scale rural development programs;
- Experience working with SHGs, CBOs, and micro-enterprises in rural areas;
- Understanding of rural value chains, producer collectives, and enterprise promotion strategies;
- Strong skills in capacity building, stakeholder coordination, and partnership development;
- Experience in working with government agencies, financial institutions;
- High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet applications;
- Familiarity with social media and web analytics;
- Creativity and commercial awareness;
- Excellent communication and people skills;
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Hindi is required.
Preferences:
- Knowledge of NRLM guidelines, government and institutional structures, and enterprise promotion strategies;
- Familiarity with financial instruments, credit linkages, and business advisory services for rural enterprises;
- Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills;
- Experience in managing for rural poor and /or experience in enterprise promotion, business advisory services, and forward and backward linkages;
- Track record of working with rural areas and promoting non-farm livelihoods in rural communities;
- Experience working with various groups like SHGs, producer companies, joint liability groups, etc.;
- Ability to travel as and when needed.
Application Instructions:
Deadline: Applications will be open till the position is filled. To apply, please collate your resume, a cover letter and writing sample in a single PDF and apply in the form here.
Note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each candidate individually regarding the status of their application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purposes.
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